Window to November

Our November tends to be a string of cold, dreary days. Gone are the crisp, brilliant days of late September and October, replaced by somber tones and starkness. Still, there is a subtle beauty about November, a softness that prepares us for the seasonal transition into harsher, colder winter weather.

Here, on the last day of the month, is a photographic window into our November.

Thanksgiving Day Fun

Watching the Dog Show with our Cats ...

"Wake up, Silver! You're going to miss the dog show!!!"

"Wake me up when it's over."

Shanti closely observes a canine contestant.

On the edge of her seat with excitement.

It's down to the final seven.

Oooooh, I like the Corgi. He's SO cute!!!

Shanti's pick for Best in Show, the Corgi

It's all over, and the Whippet wins. "Really, Shanti … Who cares?"

"It's NOT funny, Silver!"

As Shanti sulks ...

Silver pals around with Mom 😊

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

Golden sunshine bathed everything in its glow this morning ...

Sunrise through now leaf-bare trees

Sunlight kisses the cactus, which just started to bud

Morning sunshine brightens the holiday window display

*Wishing you a peaceful day of warmth & light*

First Snow

Our first snowfall of the season arrived early for us this year. Usually, we don't see snow of any significance until December. It's always such a wonder to wake up to find the world covered in white. Everything seems to come to a standstill, while nature does her decorating :)

 Woodland Winter Wonderland

Roses covered in snow

White pine laced with snow

Winter Patio Garden

Oh, My Deer!

These flowers smell good!

Bird Bath ~ Not just for baths or birds :)

Autumn Leaves Sampler

Oak, maple, tulip poplar, beech, and black gum leaves